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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

My goal is to help you make an intentional choice about how or if to respond so that you retain your sense of freedom and agency. I should not have a “mommy penalty” on my salary because I have children and neither should you. This way of thinking stifles our abilities, promotes more stress, and causes animosity.

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4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

Allwork

Considering that, for the first time ever, more than 50% of American workers earning six-figure salaries are stretched too thin, it stands to reason that what employees need more than anything is a lesson on financial literacy. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case. They teach employees how to budget, plan, and prepare for anything.

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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

Success

His goal at that juncture was to be ejected, and his wish was granted. The life of a baseball umpire At the major league level, the starting salaries for umpires is $120,000. Two former umpires, many retired from the major leagues, see each umpire in his respective league six times. Wellman knew that better than anyone.

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Answering Reader Mail: From Lawyer to Executive Assistant?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Can you afford to live off of an EA’s salary after being a lawyer? The only way to get a great salary hike is thru time and growing responsibility just like any other job. Your best bet is to get a job with an executive that is also climbing the ladder so you follow them as they get promoted. Most admin stay admin.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The goal is to get INFORMATION and ADVICE which almost anyone can provide, not ask for an interview, a favor, or a job. I craft a ton of questions on what I want to know about the role, the team, the company, the near future, immediate goals, and challenges and enjoyable aspects. I highlight important information.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

Gone are the days when attractive salaries and retirement options were enough to land top recruits. This is good news for companies who can’t compete with the salaries of big corporations. Millennials want more than just a paycheck. This isn’t so unlike what baby boomers were after at the start of their own careers.